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FT14 HLW

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,475 mi
Last recorded101,475 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT14 HLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 101,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 92,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,688 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,116 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 77,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,006 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 62,927 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 51,470 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,898 miles

Undertrays fitted full check not carried out

Fail 2 Dec 2020 45,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Undertrays fitted full check not carried out

Pass 27 Nov 2019 42,507 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 37,173 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 32,511 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 28,254 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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FT14 HLW is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT14 HLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT14 HLW registered?

FT14 HLW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2014.

Is FT14 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT14 HLW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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